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Geography - Factors Affecting Location of NIEs
Geography - Factors Affecting Location of NIEs
Factors
Physical
Raw materials
Human
Energy Capital Labour Market Government Transport Technolog y
Land
Land refers to the space in which people carry out their activities. For example, in the farming industry, where huge plots of land are required for the cultivation of rice and rearing of animals. Industries prefer to set up their operations on land that is level, because it is easier to clear the land of existing features than to flatten uneven land. Where the industry is located is also dependant on how much land is required. Industries that require large land area are often found far away from city areas, as land there is more expensive and congested, as compared to land in the rural and suburban areas. For example, in Thailand, wet rice (Paddy) production contributes a large portion to the Thai economy and labor force. It is also a traditional activity, and is the worlds largest exporter of rice, with 9.2 million hectares of land for rice-growing area, which produced around 30 million tons of rice in 2008. These 9.2 million hectares of land are located in the suburbs of Thailand, such as in Nan, as compared to in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. In Thailand, they also practice terracing, which is a method used to cultivate wet rice on sloped land.
Conclusion
Therefore, in conclusion, the location of an industry depends on what the industry is producing, and using, and also the requirements of the factory, such as the energy demand. No matter what the industry is doing, much effort must be put in to decide on a suitable and cost-effective area to start up an industry.